From Colorado River management to record setting extreme heat—Arizona has been front and center of climate risks and hazards. How Arizona manages and mitigates climate risk has profound implications not just for individuals and communities, but for U.S. national security. Read more...
The strategic advantage China will gain from renewables has thus far been mitigated by the prominent role the United States has played on the world stage. Looking forward, however, it may not be enough.Read more...
On September 11, 2023, the American Security Project (ASP) joined the University of Charleston (UC) to host a panel discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) impact on West Virginia.Read more...
While Americans wait for a vaccine, another summer of rising Lyme Disease cases across the United States puts military service members at risk.Read more...
The assumed demise of Yevgeny Prigozhin is an opportunity for the Biden Administration to evaluate the role of the mercenary group within Russia's gray zone strategy—and hold them accountable for war crimes.Read more...
The U.S. Army has more than 130 installations worldwide and has a stated goal of operating a microgrid on all Army installations by 2035. With only 25 microgrid projects scoped and planned through 2024, the speed and intensity of microgrid research, deployment, and funding are critical for achieving microgrid goals and energy resilience. To better understand the nature of the microgrid requirement, ASP explored existing guidance, key research challenges, and other enabling factors which impact the Army's ability to achieve its microgrid goals. Read more...
The Tampa Bay area plays a key role for our national security and our military. Specifically, the greater Tampa area is home to MacDill Air Force Base, where U.S. Central Command (USCENTOM), U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and the 6th Air Refueling Wing reside. As such, what happens in Tampa and Florida writ large can directly impact our military’s capability and readiness. Read more...
The 2023 Farm Bill stands poised to redefine the fabric of the U.S.’s farmlands, foodscape, and their relationship with the natural environment. It can completely transform the agricultural landscape and promises to change how food is grown, distributed, consumed, and addresses environmental concerns. But given the polarized political climate in Congress, there is skepticism that Congress will be able to reach an agreement by the September 30 deadline.Read more...
As the U.S. makes an energy transition, legislation promoting nuclear power has become more popular on Capitol Hill. More than 90 gigawatts of nuclear power may be needed to meet decarbonization goals.Read more...
The electrification of defense vehicles means more than financial savings or emissions reductions—it’s a national security issue. Increasing electrification via electric vehicles (EVs) bolsters military readiness by addressing various threats from heavy reliance on fossil fuels both at home and abroad. Notwithstanding, the Pentagon’s critical efforts to transition to EVs were nearly completely impeded by proposed amendments to the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Read more...
